Director of Nursing
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: FL, Ocala - FL Women's Reception Center - Ocala, FL
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Associate's Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our team at Florida Women's Reception Center located in Ocala, Florida. The Director of Nursing is responsible for providing clinical, educational and professional supervision for nursing and support staff in the correctional environment. Works under the direction of the contract manager and collaborates with mental health/medical leadership and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve health care of incarcerated patients. Qualifications: Florida RN license Previous nursing leadership experience Current CPR FLDOC experience Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available
- Shift: Day shift
Monday-Friday; extra shifts as needed *Inpatient MH* We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing provides clinical, educational, and professional supervision for nursing and support staff within a correctional facility. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to improve the quality of healthcare for incarcerated patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Florida RN license and possess previous nursing leadership experience. Applicants must also be able to obtain a security clearance, including a drug screen and criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Centurion Health ranks #4 of 15 employers hiring Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $100k–$135k)123 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Florida | 329 active | 5,935 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 42% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Registered Nurse listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Centurion Health | #4 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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